71 rebuild

[wabco40]

I have relocated the park brake bracket to the top of the trailing arms. I have also fitted a 1/2" (per side) shorter rear spring. With this set up I've got about 1/4" clearance between the end of the spring and rim and about the same clearance between the tyre and the front area of the frame kick up.
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Hey Wabco, no replacement for perfection and I reckon you've got that looks a treat, buddy:luv::luv::luv::luv::luv:

Thanks Jethro,

Things are starting to come together now.

[wabco40]

I have not managed to do much to the car in the last month or so due to work commitments.
However did manage to paint the side grills and rocker covers.

The raised edges where masked and then sprayed with primer and base colour. The masking was removed and the whole lot sprayed with a suitable clearcoat.

I wasn't sure how this would work however they look quite good. I would hate to do them again as the masking is a real pain.

[demonx]

sh#t mate! They turned out awesome!

[Jethro]

Steady hand on that tape work, looks smick:ado:

[69 DIRTY RAT]

Just be a bit careful with that tyre/spring bolt clearance! Years ago I had a blowout coming out of a driveway because of the tyre flex from side to side the bolt hit the tyre! I think I had more than 1\4in room?

[wabco40]

Just be a bit careful with that tyre/spring bolt clearance! Years ago I had a blowout coming out of a driveway because of the tyre flex from side to side the bolt hit the tyre! I think I had more than 1\4in room?

Thanks Dirty Rat. What size rim and tyre are you using?

I am still considering different rear suspension options. I was looking at Speed Direct rear coilover kit but I am not sure how proven this product is. I have asked the question on US forums but had very little come back about it.
Brad.

[69 DIRTY RAT]

I have 18in rims now but when it happened I had 15in 255/60s. If you have room to shorten that bolt then that maybe a solution?

[wabco40]

I had my front grills chromed at a small shop in Bangkok. They did a reasonable job and as expected it was impossible for them to polish inside the squares.
The outer edges of the squares and the bottom and side edges came out good.
I plan on painting the inside of the squares and the inside bottom section as per factory. However I am unsure if I will paint them standard grey or body colour.

[wabco40]

I have removed the engine to do some more work on it. Previously I turned the stub on the harmonic balancer down 6mm to retain pulley alignment when I fitted the crank trigger wheel. By doing this I also take a small amount on material off the counterweight to clear the timing cover.
I had decided to strip the engine down and have the rotating assembly re-balanced.
Also painted the block blue (chevy orange didn't match the colour of the car) and had Hogan's racing manifolds custom make a new EFI manifold for me.
The manifold is 8" from the chinawall to its highest point. This is about 1" less then the previous set-up I had. This will give me plenty of hood clearance even with the throttle body fitted.

[87droptop]

thats an awsome job mate, well done

[Jethro]

ORSUM looking motor buddy !

[wabco40]

Slow going on the assembly at the moment. Have had no time due to work.
I have the engine back in and have started to install the head light units. I had forgotten how cluttered the engine bay gets with all the head light and wiper door vacuum hoses!!!
I was hoping to have it finished by now however it looks like it will be closer to the end of the year.

[bfit]

nice
bfit

[bfit]

Mate
I have just read most of your post here
looks like a top effort
I hope to see it in person one day
Bfit

[Camo]

Slow going on the assembly at the moment. Have had no time due to work.
I have the engine back in and have started to install the head light units. I had forgotten how cluttered the engine bay gets with all the head light and wiper door vacuum hoses!!!
I was hoping to have it finished by now however it looks like it will be closer to the end of the year.

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OOLLEY DOOLEY

Remind me not to line you up at a set of traffic lights

[wabco40]

Mate
I have just read most of your post here
looks like a top effort
I hope to see it in person one day
Bfit

Thanks Bfit. I wish I had more time to work on it.

[wabco40]

OOLLEY DOOLEY

Remind me not to line you up at a set of traffic lights

I have installed the radiator since the last pictures where taken and have fired the engine up.
Have been playing around with tune in the ECU and very pleased with the results.
I have also flashed the ECU with FAST latest software upgrade, this has self learning for the VE table however will not have a chance to try this until I can drive the car.

[Camo]

Hey Wabco, email me your favorite pic of your car and I'll set it up as your avatar, if you want.

[wabco40]

Hey Wabco, email me your favorite pic of your car and I'll set it up as your avatar, if you want.

Ok, thanks.

[Camo]

There you go.